Covid-19 Inquiry concludes: The Government ‘failed its citizens’
The Covid inquiry, which is being chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, published its 217-page report on Thursday.
Junior doctors hail ‘positive meeting’ with Health Secretary
“This Secretary of State actually wanted to learn what was going wrong and why things were stalling"
Infected blood victims to get £210,000 within 90 days
Campaigners have been calling for compensation for decades.
Women were ‘gaslit’ by doctors after receiving infected blood during childbirth
Thousands of people received infected blood transfusions – including women during childbirth.
‘I lost my leg while in service and was given infected blood’ – former soldier
Brendan West lost his leg in 1979.
‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England
Prescription cost will rise to £9.90 in England. They will remain free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Patients seen queuing ‘around the block’ for GP care
"This is the worst I’ve seen it, I’ve seen it bad but never as bad this", Patient Anna-Maria Cahalane said.
Dozens of blood scandal victims have died in past year awaiting payout – charity
The inquiry into the scandal made recommendations on compensation a year ago.
GP strike on the cards after 99% reject new government contract
A scheme designed to boost GP team numbers has resulted in many professionals struggling to find work, with one forced to take up work as an Uber driver!